# Holy Places of the Lord — Temples and Historical Sites > Reference and visit tracker for Latter-day Saint temples and historical sites. (iPhone/iPad app by Derek Cordon.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-places-of-the-lord/id1200184537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Derek Cordon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200184536) - Category: Reference, Travel - Price: Free - Rating: 4.90/5 from 711 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 32 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-02-02 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-places-of-the-lord/id1200184537/reviews.md ## What is Holy Places of the Lord? An engaging reference and visit tracking tool with pictures, info, maps, and links to information on holy places of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Create your personal history of our sacred Temples, Historical Sites, and Visitors' Centers by tracking visits with notes, photos, and the ordinances performed. Explore • Full-screen interactive map with a Timeline mode — watch temples spread across the world from the Restoration Era to today, starting with Kirtland Temple (1836) and the original Nauvoo Temple (1846). Step through dedication years, see the era and temple count as you go, or tap Play for an animated journey through history • Filter the map and list by category, visited, or not-visited • Sort by Alphabetical, Nearest, Country, Dedication Date, Announced Date, or Size (temples) • Place Details with quick links to map the location, navigate, call, or view the website • Historical names and photos — places that have been renamed show the name and image from the time of your visit • Regular updates including the latest progress on temples under construction Track • Record visits with notes, photos, and ordinances performed • Edit a visit later, including changing the place • Optional profiles to track visits separately for family members • Filter visits by ordinance type or favorites • Set an annual temple attendance goal and track your progress • Optional reminder notifications to record a visit after leaving a holy place Celebrate • Summary page showing total places visited and ordinances performed by year and overall • Motivational achievement system tracking significant milestones and where you reached them • Share completed achievements as an image • Optionally post eligible milestones to the public Celebration Board with your name and location • Temple-themed inspirational quotes Share • Send an App Store or Google Play link to friends and family • Display or share a QR code for either store • View, print, and share a full promotional PDF More • Companion Watch App with a celestial-themed timer and gentle wrist taps — ideal for staying attentive during a temple session • Widgets for a featured visit, achievement and goal progress, and a daily quote • Home Screen Quick Actions: Nearest Places, Random Place, and Record Visit The Holy Places logo, created by my daughter, features The Morning Star from the stained glass windows of the Nauvoo Temple — representing both the Historical and Temple aspects of the app. * Holy Places of the Lord is an independent, unofficial app created by Derek S. Cordon. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ## Key features - Track visits with notes and pictures - Record ordinances performed - Achievement system for milestones - Filter and sort places by various criteria - Quick links to maps and navigation - Set annual attendance goals - Companion Watch App for temple sessions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-places-of-the-lord/id1200184537/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Close to Perfect *2026-07-05* There is very little to criticize—and the enhancements are welcome and inventive surprises. My only minor grumble (not a murmur) is that I wish the watch app hadn't abandoned those who are challenged to justify a new watch to keep current with Apple's software caprices. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m really glad you’ve been enjoying the recent enhancements and found them to be welcome and inventive surprises. I completely understand your point about the Watch app. It’s frustrating when updates raise the bar in ways that make it harder for people to stay current without upgrading their device, and I don’t want that to limit who can use the app. I’ll look into lowering the device requirements for the Watch app and see what’s possible in a future update. Your feedback is genuinely appreciated—thank you for taking the time to share it. ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2026-04-07, version 5.5* I absolutely love this app It allows me to look up all the temples and keep track of my visits to thy holy house Sincerely Gayleen Marcy ### 5/5 — Glad I found this *2026-02-10* Family Search stops keeping track of the number of coordinates that an individual completes at 3000. In 2024 I was 120 ordinance is short of 3000. In 2025 I estimate that I did about 5000, however, it frustrates me because they’re not keeping track of them. I don’t feel like I get credit for what I do so with this new app, I will be able to keep track of what I accomplish. **Developer response:** Wow! That is an impressive amount of ordinances which have completed. I’m glad you found my app to help you track it going forward. Thanks for the review. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-12-27, version 5.1* Absolutely LOVE this app! Can you make it so I can upload more than one photo to a visit? Thank you!!! ### 5/5 — Genuinely Awesome *2025-07-21* I love to use the app to teach geography to my daughter. We will pick a temple and zoom in, talking about continent, country, state/territory, city. Then look at the pictures through the more info link. There are always timely updates and it is well managed. **Developer response:** I’m glad you find it easy to use. Keep sharing the beauty of the temples! ### 5/5 — Perfect App *2025-06-21, version 4.7* This app is my favorite. I love recording my temple visits. The journal and add a picture make it rewarding, especially when I look back at my previous visits and remember what I wrote. ### 5/5 — Best temple app *2025-06-18* This is the best temple app I’ve had. It’s easy to put in visits and it has a summary of every temple I’ve been to. It also has church history sites, it can’t be beat. **Developer response:** Thanks for the glowing review! I love that you are putting my app to good use. 🙂 ### 5/5 — Perfect functionality *2025-06-08, version 4.6* I love being in holy places, and I love this app. ### 4/5 — I love to see the temple *2025-06-05, version 4.6* Love the ability to see all the special historical places that the Lord has designated for the restoration of the gospel. I love to be able to track my progress of visiting all of the Lord’s temples, as I travel for work I find it very satisfying. My only wish is that you would develop an Android version please. I got an Apple for work but I prefer Android devices. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Thank you for making this! *2024-09-16* This is wonderful!! I love the option to upload my own photos and that it can track service as an ordinance worker, too! I’m not seeing how to set a goal, but otherwise it’s all very understandable and fun to use! **Developer response:** Your welcome! The goals are set within the setting page. ## Frequently asked questions about Holy Places of the Lord ### What does the Holy Places app do? This app serves as a reference and visit tracking tool for holy places of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including temples, historical sites, and visitors' centers. It allows users to view information, pictures, and maps, and to record personal histories of their visits with notes, photos, and details about ordinances performed. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include tracking visits with notes and pictures, recording ordinances, a motivational achievement system for milestones, filtering and sorting options for places, quick links to maps and navigation, and the ability to set annual temple attendance goals. A companion Watch App is also available for temple sessions. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free resource for users. ### What kind of holy places can I track with this app? You can track temples, historical sites, and visitors' centers associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The app provides regular updates, including information on temples under construction. ### Can I set goals within the app? Yes, you can set an annual temple attendance goal and track your progress towards it. The app also features a motivational achievement system that recognizes significant milestones and where you achieved them. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.8.1 — 2026-08-22 New in 5.8 * Share achievements and post eligible ones to the Celebration Board * Change the place on an existing visit * Tap Info version numbers to re-read update messages * Map Timeline shows the temple era next to the count Bug Fixes in 5.8.1: * Visit XML export/import is more reliable — photos are compressed so large backups can import, and dates use a stable format that works across languages * Saving a visit from a reminder or Home Screen quick action no longer crashes the app * Visits grouped under the wrong year * New profiles missing from the Home switcher until restart ### 5.8 — 2026-08-15 New * Share achievements and post eligible ones to the Celebration Board * Change the place on an existing visit * Tap Info version numbers to re-read update messages * Map Timeline shows the temple era next to the count Bug fixes * Map Filters hidden from place detail and Timeline so the back button stays visible * Visit swipe actions work during search * Places and Visits rows stay aligned with larger accessibility text sizes ### 5.7 — 2026-07-05 Map Timeline — Back to the Beginning The Map Timeline now includes the Kirtland Temple (1836) and the original Nauvoo Temple (1846), predating St. George as the first temples of this dispensation. Temple pins also now display the name that was in use at the time as you move through history. Bug Fixes • Fixed missing back button when opening the map from a place detail • Fixed a home tab background image flash on launch when a custom image was set • Fixed a crash on the Summary tab when top places included a renamed temple ### 5.6 — 2026-06-28 What's New in Version 5.6 Map Timeline — The map is now full screen. Tap Timeline to watch temples spread across the world year by year from 1877 to today. Step through dedication years with the slider or chevron buttons, or tap Play for an animated journey through history. Historical Names & Images — Places that have been renamed now show the name and photo from the time of your visit. Older visits automatically display the historical name, and editing a visit date updates it when you cross a rename date. Redesigned Share — A new Share section on the Home tab lets you send an App Store or Google Play link, display a QR code for either store, or view, print, and share a full promotional PDF. SwiftUI Info Screen — The Info screen has been rebuilt in SwiftUI. On iPad, Info, Settings, and Achievements now open as sheets instead of full-screen modals. ### 5.5 — 2026-04-03 - Copy visits to another profile using the new select mode on the Visits tab — search for visits, select all results, and copy them in one tap - Visit import now treats matching place and date as duplicates, even when comments differ ## Apps similar to Holy Places of the Lord | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fun LDS Games for Sundays](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-lds-games-for-sundays/id1458235852) | 4.5 (7,480) | Free | Reference | | [LDS Database](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-database/id6444502046) | 4.8 (10) | Free | Reference | | [Memories Book Family History](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memories-book-family-history/id1450471037) | 4.8 (969) | Free | Reference | | [LDS Priesthood: Ordinances](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-priesthood-ordinances/id1502509285) | 4.8 (452) | Free | Reference | | [LDS Talk and Lesson Generator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-talk-and-lesson-generator/id6444891259) | 4.6 (163) | Free | Reference | | [LDS Conferences](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lds-conferences/id1483787977) | 4.8 (324) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Derek Cordon - [Holy Places Quiz Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holy-places-quiz-game/id1294022470) All apps by Derek Cordon: https://appshunter.io/developer/1200184536 ## Related topics [lds temples](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lds-temples) · [temple square](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/temple-square) · [the mormon trail](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-mormon-trail) · [lds temple](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lds-temple) · [faith temple cogic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/faith-temple-cogic) · [the temple square app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-temple-square-app) · [lord shiva virtual temple](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lord-shiva-virtual-temple) · [lds church news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lds-church-news) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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